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Uncommitted Spotlight: Rece Martin, LHP/OF, Saydel

October 13, 2015

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By Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa 

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Rece Martin 

Name: Rece Martin
Position: LHP/OF
Grade: 2016
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds
High School: Saydel
Ranking: 35th in Iowa’s 2016 Class

Evaluation: 6-foot-2, 185-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.13 runner. Uphill set-up. Early load. Lift in swing. Active load with hands. Solid contact when he stays in middle of field. Strength in swing. 89 mph exit velocity. Solid actions in outfield. Fields on side occasionally. Clean arm action. Accurate throws to plate. 81 mph arm strength. Projectable body on mound. Short balance point. Some collapse. Direction to plate is good. Lands slightly across body. Fastball has late cutting action at 74-77 mph. Curveball has solid 1/7 shape with flashes of depth with tight rotation. Above avg. feel for changeup thrown at fastball arm speed.

PBR: What schools have you been hearing from?
MARTIN: Augustana, Luther College, Coe College and a few junior colleges in Iowa.

PBR: Have you developed a relationship with any specific coaches?
MARTIN: No, just trying to learn as much as I can about each school.

PBR: Have you taken any visits? If so, please describe each visit.
MARTIN: I visited Indian Hills CC & took an unofficial visit to the U. of Minnesota. I liked the feel of a small community college.  I would probably get more playing time my first year or two.  2-year school would be best place to build my skills.  The coaching staff at U. of Minnesota was very interesting to talk to.  They spent a considerable amount of time with me; they still would need to see me pitch live.

PBR: Do you have any visits scheduled?
MARTIN: I am currently scheduling other visits.

PBR: Do you have any offers at this stage?
MARTIN: I do not have any offers yet.

PBR: Do you have a timeline for your commitment? 
MARTIN: I would like to have a decision finalized before the start of my senior year.

PBR: Do you have a favorite at this stage? If so, who and why?
MARTIN: I don’t have a favorite or preference; I’m open to all sizes & levels of schools

PBR: What showcases or events have been most meaningful to your recruitment thus far?
MARTIN: I’ve attend a Baseball Factory event along with the Top Prospect Games with PBR.  I attended the U. of Iowa camp over Labor Day weekend; it mostly offered me opportunities to attend other camps and showcases.

PBR: GPA/ACT/SAT?
MARTIN: I have a 3.2 GPA and a 20 on the ACT. I plan on re-taking the ACT at least two more times this year.


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